Material Handler

Material Handler

Phoenix Color is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. Drawing on a broad spectrum of materials and decorative technologies, Phoenix Color produces memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products.

Phoenix Color has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing.

As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil, MetalTone, Look of Leather and VibraColor.

Phoenix Color's progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today's competitive marketplace.

Material Handler, you are the engine that keeps our production lines moving efficiently. You will support the Finishing department and Machine Operators to ensure non-stop operations.

Pay: $17.50 - 20.90/hr (Night Shift Differential) On Demand Pay available (access a portion of your earned pay before pay day)

Shift: Monday Thursday 7:00pm - 7:00am

Location: Hagerstown MD

Culture & Engagement: Safety First Standard, Food Trucks, Employee Events, Holiday Parties, Employee Recognition Program, Advancement Opportunities!

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive, stage, and prep incoming jobs from other departments using pallet flippers, pallet jacks, and hand stacking/jogging.
• Move and load material throughout the shift to keep equipment fully stocked with printed stock, foil, and consumables.
• Cross-train to relieve machine operators for scheduled breaks to ensure continuous production.
• Assist operators with machine make-readies, as well as Daily (AM) and Preventative (PM) maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by performing daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping tasks.
• Accurately report all time and production results per company standards.

What You Bring:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and job tickets.
• High level of attention to detail and a strong team-player mentality.
• Mechanically inclined mindset.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 6+ months of manufacturing experience or technical training with a printing concentration is preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift 3065 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 1,100 lbs. utilizing a manual pallet jack.
• Must be able to pass a color differentiation test and maintain that capability
• Ability to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

What we offer:

• Clean and safe work environment
• Work-life balance
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Great culture and co-workers

Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.